About Boring
The surname Boring is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bora," meaning "a cottage or small dwelling." It was likely used as a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a small cottage or as a nickname for someone who was considered uninteresting or dull. The surname Boring may also have originated as a variant spelling of the surname Boren, which is of Germanic origin and means "son of Boro."
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The surname Boring is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boring based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Boring in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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